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Deprecated Linux networking commands and their replacements

Deprecated Linux networking commands and their replacements   In  article detailing the command line utilities available for configuring and troubleshooting network properties on Windows and Linux, I mentioned some Linux tools that, while still included and functional in many Linux distributions, are actually considered deprecated and therefore should be phased out in favor of more modern replacements. Specifically, the deprecated Linux networking commands in question are: arp , ifconfig ,  iptunnel , iwconfig , nameif , netstat , and route . These programs (except iwconfig ) are included in the net-tools package that has been unmaintained for years. The functionality provided by several of these utilities has been reproduced and improved in the new iproute2 suite, primarily by using its new ip command. The iproute2 software code is available from Kernel.org . Iproute2 documentation is available from the Linux Foundation and PolicyRouting.org . Deprecated comm

Why do we have the letter "C" in English?

Why do we have the letter "C" in English? Have you ever wondered why we have the letter “C”, which doesn’t have a sound of its own but borrows from “K” and “S”? Curious about that I got this great book on the history of our alphabet called Language Visible: Unraveling the Mystery of the Alphabet From A to Z, by David Sacks. I refer to information from that book and my own knowledge of language. (It’s a hobby of mine to study it.) “C” is more common than “K” by the way. I know that from my job at a reading school and my own research. “C” is most often pronounced like “K” but borrows from “S” when it’s followed by “I, e,” or “y” (an exception being the word soccer). Really the only unique contribution “C” makes to our language is when it’s paired with “H” as in “ch” (but can sound like “K” in words of Greek origin: anchor, or “sh” in words of French origin: chef). Occasionally it breaks the rules when paired with “E” or “I” as in “ocean” or “glacier”. Some

70 Easter Eggs & Interesting google assistant Voice Commands

70 Easter Eggs &  Interesting Voice Commands Despite a rocky start with  plenty of feature disparity , the  Google Assistant  now provides a pretty consistent experience regardless of what device you're using it on. Be it Android,  iPhone , or  Google Home , the AI behind the Assistant is virtually identical — including its quirky commands and funny responses. Google has always been fond of Easter eggs — you know, those little hidden features that you just have to stumble upon — and they haven't been shy about adding these to the Assistant. Whether it's a pop culture reference, a meme, or even a fun little mini-game, there are several special commands that will cause the Assistant to respond with an in-joke of sorts. Really, it's a fun way to get to know your Assistant, so we'll list off all of our favorite Easter eggs below. This first set of commands are things you may not know that the Google Assistant can help you with. Just a set of ge